Measuring the Impact: Circular phosphate mining design strategies assessed based on LCA approach
In the pursuit of achieving energy transition and food security, phosphorus consists of a versatile element involved in several applications. Despite the fact that 80% of the phosphorus (P) is used in the agriculture sector,...
Navigating Environmental Impacts through Life Cycle Analysis of Fossil Fuel and Bio-Renewable Sourced Polymers
In the pursuit of discovering a sustainable substitute for traditional plastics, bio-based plastics crafted from renewable raw materials have taken centre stage over the past two decades. Bio-based plastics are derived either partially or entirely...
Promoting a circular economy for plastic coffee capsules in Portugal
The coffee capsules emerge in the last century as a quick, clean, and practical way to consume coffee in an array-up society. In the global market, in 2023, the consumption of coffee capsules represented approximately...
Safe and sustainable by Design chemicals and materials (SSbD): First broad testing of tools for early stages of innovation and substitution
Safe and Sustainable by Design (SSbD) has the potential to be a powerful concept and methodological framework for innovation in the chemical sector. The Partnership for the Assessment of Risks from Chemicals (PARC) [1] aims...
Social Life Cycle Assessment of Fuel Cell Electric Vehicles
Session 12: Addressing the Social Dimension of Sustainability
Various technologies are developed for a successful energy and mobility transition. Fuel Cell Electric Vehicles (FCEV) are one of them as hydrogen offers a cross-sectoral approach for the challenge of matching electricity generation and demand....
Sustainability aspects and its relevance in purchasing decisions in the construction sector
The objective of this research is to determine the influence of sustainability-related aspects on consumer behavior using the example of the construction industry. Globally, there is growing concern about the state of the environment relating...
Sustainability transformation of the chemical industry – opportunities and risks for SMEs. Results from an empirical study in the German State of Baden-Würrtemberg
The chemical and pharmaceutical industry, a main pillar of the German economy, faces the challenge of significantly reducing its CO2 emissions. In 2014, this sector emitted 181 million tonnes of CO2 equivalent, with the aim...
Sustainable railway decision-makings through enhanced life cycle assessment for material circularity
The global challenge of climate change leads to the development of strategic railway connections, a move that significantly reduces greenhouse gas emissions and fosters economic growth. In this landscape, a pioneering railway construction project stands...
Tetrahedrite-Based Thermoelectric Devices: Balancing Environmental and Economic Indicators through a LCA-LCC Approach
Mining waste, derived from extracting and processing mineral resources, is among the largest waste stream in the EU, and tailing management can lead to severe environmental risk and potential safety hazards. Within this context, the...
Toward Sustainabiility: Developing A Framework For Life Cycle Assessment Of Green Road Construction
Session 09: Life Cycle Innovation in the Transport and Mobility Sector (1)
Problem Roadway infrastructures are impressive targets for effective sustainable design and construction initiative. Frequently, they involve notable amounts of financial resources also use up remarkable extent of materials and energy which leads to waste and...
Workshop 09: Smart materials use for sustainable infrastructure projects
ORIS Materials Intelligence is a digital platform for simulating and optimising the use of construction materials in infrastructure projects such as roads and railways. Its primary objective is to reduce the environmental impact at every...
Workshop 13: Safeguarding Sustainability in Battery Recycling
The objective of the workshop is to contribute to high-quality life cycle assessment (LCA) in battery recycling and to foster sustainable innovation. For this purpose, clear standards, comprehensive data and reliable verification are the key....
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